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Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ returns to UK and Spanish cinemas in full version
Ken Russell’s 1971 film The Devils is returning to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Spain on 16 October in a restored, uncut version.
The film is based on events in Loudun, France, in 1634.
Priest Urbain Grandier was tortured and burned at the stake after being accused of witchcraft and of bewitching nuns at a local convent.
The story also involved a struggle over political power: Cardinal Richelieu wanted to bring Loudun under central control, and Grandier had opposed his plans.
The film drew controversy when it was released, including an attack from the Vatican and the removal of a scene by British censors.
It became a success and helped establish Russell’s reputation for bold, visually rich filmmaking.
The restored version has been shown at the Cannes and Sitges festivals, and the film is now being brought back to cinemas.
Ken Russell’s The Devils returns to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Spain on Friday, October 16, in a remastered, complete version.
The film was released in 1971 and was based on events in the French city of Loudun in 1634.
The Vatican attacked the film after it screened at the Venice Film Festival, and British censors removed a sequence.
The film stars Oliver Reed as priest Urbain Grandier and Vanessa Redgrave as Sister Jeanne of the Angels.
The restored version was shown at the Cannes and Sitges film festivals.
- Who
- Ken Russell’s film The Devils, starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave.
- What
- It returns to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Spain in a remastered, complete version.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Cinemas in the United Kingdom and Spain.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Priest Urbain Grandier was tortured and executed in Loudun after being accused of witchcraft and bewitching Ursuline nuns.
Ken Russell’s The Devils was released and became a success.
The remastered complete version screened at the Cannes and Sitges film festivals.
The film is set to return to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Spain.
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Original release
- 1971
- Cinema return
- October 16, 2026
- Release locations
- United Kingdom and Spain
- Historical setting
- Loudun, France, in 1634
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